1991 Mazda Protege SE review from North America
"Great car, cheap to own, would buy a duplicate easily"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Normal oil, brake pads, exhaust.
Rear coil springs broke in its 200K, that was strange.
Idle sensor went at 125K.
Replaced CV boots once - 233K.
Corrosion on the bottom of the rear driver's side door, and driver's side window frame.
Started to burn oil at 210K.
General comments?
Most reliable car I have ever owned.
Low maintenance costs.
16 valver had real pep for the first 160k, starting to show its age now.
Paint still looks good, interior looks OK too.
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| The car has been a reliable, efficient, and economical means of transportation since I've owned it |
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| Smart buy, great value, quality car for economy price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 253000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2001 |